[Breaking News] Government: "AZ Vaccine Usage Highest... No Discrimination Expected When Entering the US"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Regarding concerns that individuals vaccinated with the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine may face discrimination or be denied entry when traveling abroad, authorities have dismissed these as "unrealistic claims."

On the 17th, Son Youngrae, head of the Social Strategy Division at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, stated during a COVID-19 briefing, "The AZ vaccine is the most widely used vaccine worldwide," adding, "If discrimination against AZ begins, prominent figures such as prime ministers vaccinated with this vaccine in Europe would also face discrimination."